Rahul Dravid Joins Dublin Guardians Ownership and Says He Remains Open to Coaching

Overview

• Dravid confirmed his co‑ownership of the Dublin Guardians and told BBC Sport on Monday that he would “certainly” consider coaching if the right opportunity arises.
• The European T20 Premier League is scheduled for 26 August–20 September and will stage matches in The Hague and Dublin during a roughly one‑month window.
• The England and Wales Cricket Board has opened a fast‑track search for a new Test coach and aims to have an appointment before the three‑Test Pakistan series that begins on 19 August.
• Media reports have named Dravid as a possible candidate but any England role that extends into late August would overlap with the ETPL and force a choice between coaching duties and franchise commitments.
• Dravid’s recent track record — India coach from 2021–2024, 2024 T20 World Cup winner, and Rajasthan Royals coach in 2025 — strengthens his appeal for national roles while ETPL organisers and Dravid stress the tournament’s short window leaves room for other work.